Author Archives: fobif

Wildflower Season, for better or worse

Posted on 5 September, 2025 by fobif

It’s been a sad winter and spring so far for lovers of wildflowers in our local forest. The drought that gave us a dry winter last year continued into summer, then autumn and the winter just gone. It’s been a … Continue reading →

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FOBIF AGM Monday 8th September

Posted on 1 September, 2025 by fobif

All welcome at our AGM, 6pm, Monday 8th September, Senior Citizens Centre, Mechanics Lane, Castlemaine. At 6.30 Tanya Loos will speak on living with wildlife. Then a light supper and the opportunity to buy; Tanya’s book ‘Living with wildlife’; FOBIF’s … Continue reading →

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Raffle at the AGM

Posted on 1 September, 2025 by fobif

Bring some cash to win one of Bev Lewis’ beautiful stone lithographs. $5 per ticket, 3 for $10 First prize gets first choice, 2nd prize second choice, 3rd prize the remaining print.

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Vale Pam Douglas

Posted on 1 September, 2025 by fobif

Pam Douglas died last month. She was a regular walker on FOBIF’s monthly walks since 2016, though ill health limited her participation this year. Pam came to live in Castlemaine around then, and it became common to see her walking … Continue reading →

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Fire in the landscape, much to learn…

Posted on 25 August, 2025 by fobif

Mount Korong Eco-Watch have been conducting a series of conversations among private landholders and others over a 10-month period about ecological practices of fire and their roles and uses in our landscapes. Conversations will be part of a community forum … Continue reading →

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